Pixels

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The movie is getting terrible reviews as expected.

This is the type of movie where I'll just youtube all the videogame scenes about 6 months from now and skip the rest.

These big budget movies always get bad reviews, The critics just hate fun.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

These big budget movies always get bad reviews, The critics just hate fun.

Not true. Movies can be off-the-wall and big budget and still score with critics and audiences alike.

Guardians of the Galaxy
Ant-Man

I could go into my prejudice against this movie, but I'd rather just keep making approving statements regarding Peter Dinklage.

Every movie has a bright spot.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Not true. Movies can be off-the-wall and big budget and still score with critics and audiences alike.

Guardians of the Galaxy
Ant-Man

I could go into my prejudice against this movie, but I'd rather just keep making approving statements regarding Peter Dinklage.

Every movie has a bright spot.

People will go see this movie cause of the video games and the nostalgia behind it, People will see this movie for Adam Sandler, People will see this movie despite Adam Sandler being in it, and people will see this movie just cause Peter Dinklage is in it.

This movie has something for everyone.

It's also directed by Chris Columbus, Who wrote some movies from our childhood.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

People will go see this movie cause of the video games and the nostalgia behind it, People will see this movie for Adam Sandler, People will see this movie despite Adam Sandler being in it, and people will see this movie just cause Peter Dinklage is in it.

This movie has something for everyone.

It's also directed by Chris Columbus, Who wrote some movies from our childhood.

Alas, it has nothing for me. Peter Dinklage in a mullet will get me to watch the CinemaSins "everything wrong with" video when it comes out...

But nope, this doesn't look to be my taste. Don't let me stop you from enjoying it though... this movie isn't making any false promises on what it is, so go right ahead. Just not for me.

[Amaranthus]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

These big budget movies always get bad reviews, The critics just hate fun.

Stop being dumb.

[Candy Kappa]

Seeing the trailer I was all into it, until I noticed Adam Sandler... I think I'll wait 'til it hits Netflix.

[TigerClaw]

I'm gonna see the movie despite Adam Sandler being in it, As someone who grew up in the 80s, I know I'll enjoy the spectacle, and seeing these 80s video games in 3D.

[NinjaPug]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

People will go see this movie cause of the video games and the nostalgia behind it, People will see this movie for Adam Sandler, People will see this movie despite Adam Sandler being in it, and people will see this movie just cause Peter Dinklage is in it.

This movie has something for everyone.

It's also directed by Chris Columbus, Who wrote some movies from our childhood.

Current tracking numbers ($25 million) beg to differ with you.

[Bry]

Just posting this review here (warning: very, very NSFW language and a bunch of spoilers), as it's bound to be 1000x more entertaining than the movie itself.

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

These big budget movies always get bad reviews, The critics just hate fun.

That's provably untrue, though! Check any summer movie lineup on Rotten Tomatoes - there are lots of big-budget blockbusters that get excellent ratings and tons of rave reviews. Every year. Lots.

The ones that get bad reviews are just bad movies. Most critics love fun as much as anyone else, but "loving fun" doesn't mean they have to overlook a bad movie's flaws. Fun, big-budget blockbusters can also be legitimately good movies - the people making them just have to care enough and have something to say. And audiences need to have higher standards and cut out this stupid "just turn your brain off" mindset.

Anyway - just your reminder that you can watch the short film this is based on, right now, for free, without having to pay your hard-earned money to endure Adam Sandler and Kevin James for two hours. The pixel effects, which are the sole cool thing about the movie, are done just as well here.



That's the real tragedy about this movie - it's a really cool idea that could make for a really smart, fun movie in the right hands. If an Edgar Wright type made this, it could be brilliant. Instead, Adam Sandler drops yet another cinematic turd solely to cash in on some nostalgia IPs. What a waste.

[DarkLightDragon]

Holy crap, Moviebob was brutal.

Don't think I've ever seen him seethe with rage like that in his previous reviews. It's hilarious because you know what he's talking about.

I had no interest in seeing this movie before, especially since Adam Sandler's in it, but what he said just solidifies my biggest concern: It has no heart put into it. It's cashing in on nostalgic properties for the sake of it and instead of celebrating/cherishing these popular 80's video games while maintaining a good plot and cast, they're just resorting to stereotyping nerds and gamers in a mean-spirited fashion.

And that clip in the middle of the review with Pac-Man's creator made me cringe too.

[TigerClaw]

I just think its people who blindly hate on Adam Sandler.

[Bry]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I just think its people who blindly hate on Adam Sandler.

Again, though - that's provably untrue. Many reviews are very specific about why this is a bad movie.

I mean, I would love for this movie to be good. The short film is excellent, the concept is clever, I've got a ton of nostalgia for all this stuff, and a well-made theatrical adaptation would be 100% my jam. But... it's a bad movie. There's a wide, well-supported consensus on that. What can you do? I'm not gonna pretend that's not the case or dismiss valid criticism because I want it to be good. It just isn't.

[DarkLightDragon]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I just think its people who blindly hate on Adam Sandler.

Or they just don't find him or his movies funny.

Opinions, man. Don't act like people have a stick up their a** when expressing discontent and criticism towards something.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by DarkLightDragon

Or they just don't find him or his movies funny.

Opinions, man. Don't act like people have a stick up their a** when expressing discontent and criticism towards something.

Its all subjective, There are people that like his movies, and people that don't.

And I only saw two of his movies back in the days.

[Amaranthus]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Its all subjective, There are people that like his movies, and people that don't.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm pretty sure my opinion is the only one that matters.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Amaranthus

I don't know about you guys, but I'm pretty sure my opinion is the only one that matters.

Everyone's own opinions matters to them alone, I just don't like it when others force there opinions onto others. I don't like being told what I can't watch.

which is why i ignore those reviews for any movies out there.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Everyone's own opinions matters to them alone, I just don't like it when others force there opinions onto others. I don't like being told what I can't watch.

which is why i ignore those reviews for any movies out there.

Find reviewers who think like you. Then see a movie anyway even if they give a movie that appeals to you a bad score.

Eventually, you'll get good enough at knowing your own tastes and tropes/writing to accurately predict what's a good movie (for you) and what's not.

I haven't seen a bad movie yet this year. And I'm also not watching Pixels, 'cause I don't want to end that streak.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Find reviewers who think like you. Then see a movie anyway even if they give a movie that appeals to you a bad score.

Eventually, you'll get good enough at knowing your own tastes and tropes/writing to accurately predict what's a good movie (for you) and what's not.

I haven't seen a bad movie yet this year. And I'm also not watching Pixels, 'cause I don't want to end that streak.

I don't judge movies based on whose in it, I only judge them for there production, I don't really care about the actors in it, cause I think the people that matter, are the ones that bring the worlds and creatures to life.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I don't judge movies based on whose in it, I only judge them for there production, I don't really care about the actors in it, cause I think the people that matter, are the ones that bring the worlds and creatures to life.

I said literally nothing about the actors or actresses involved. If you're gonna pay attention to people, pay attention to directors, screenwriters, and actors/actresses, in that order.

After all, I do love me some Dinklage. But ain't seeing this movie.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I said literally nothing about the actors or actresses involved. If you're gonna pay attention to people, pay attention to directors, screenwriters, and actors/actresses, in that order.

After all, I do love me some Dinklage. But ain't seeing this movie.

I think you forgot to add VFX Artist in between directors and screenwriters, I care about them the most.